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Safia Iman appointed as interim Director of Fitness to Practise at the General Optical Council

Safia Iman

30th November 2016

The GOC has appointed Safia Iman as interim Director of Fitness to Practise, covering maternity leave for Lisa Davis.

Safia joins the GOC from 23 Essex Street where she works as a Barrister specialising in the area of regulatory law. She brings an extensive range of expertise which includes both representing and working within a range of professional regulators.

Safia will join the GOC on 7 December 2016 on a nine month contract and will return to 23 Essex Street once the contract is complete.

Samantha Peters, GOC Chief Executive and Registrar, said: “These appointments will ensure we continue to have the right level of expertise to deliver effective public protection.

“Safia has a unique skill set and extensive experience of professional regulation. She will ensure that the fitness to practise function continues to deliver fair, effective and proportionate public protection while Lisa is on maternity leave.”

Safia 's Articles

Safia Iman outlines for the New Law Journal the challenges ahead for environmental legislation in a post Brexit UK and discusses the forthcoming Environmental Bill. Read the full article here with our thanks extended to the New Law Journal.

Safia 's Publications

Safia Iman outlines for the New Law Journal the challenges ahead for environmental legislation in a post Brexit UK and discusses the forthcoming Environmental Bill. Read the full article here with our thanks extended to the New Law Journal.

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